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FV09 BVX

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,253 mi
Last recorded133,253 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 BVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,253 miles

advise engine leaking oil

advise n/s/r and o/s/r light acciedent damage but no jagged edges and panels secure

advise n/s/r and o/s/r light lenses cracked and broken but not emiitng any white light to rear

Fail 1 Feb 2018 133,244 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust parts missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section holed and corroded and rear section missing (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested both headlight aim not tested due to dip beam not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge heavily scrubded off and below over 3/4 tread width 195x65x16-c 8ply (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge heavily scrubded off and below over 3/4 tread width 195x65x16-c 8ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel handbrake travel excessive (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear advise tyre on 2mm wear indicators recommend replacement near future 195x65x16-c 8ply

Oil leak engine leaking oil at rear of engine top half ()

advise n/s/r and o/s/r light accident panel damage but no jagged edges and panels secure

advise n/s/r and o/s/r light lenses cracked and broken but not emitting white light recommend replacement lenses

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,894 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Aug 2014 65,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,584 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 54,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,587 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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FV09 BVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV09 BVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV09 BVX registered?

FV09 BVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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